SARA MALLOURE DESIGNER
Charlevoix, MI 49720
***********@*****.***
www.coroflot.com/Sara_Malloure
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer/Traffic Coordinator
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply • Bozeman, MT • 2007 2010
Responsible for managing a marketing job list that encompassed projects for 15 stores and the Corporate Home Office. Assigned
projects to the design team, followed up on project progress and kept track of deadlines. Worked closely with the marketing team
to develop and produce projects that consistently conveyed the Murdoch’s brand while successfully promoting an event, sale or
special promotion. Prepared insertion orders for series of 16+ sale flyers in over 100 newspapers in 15 markets. Created and
updated web graphics and postings.
Graphic Designer
James Bennett Design/Affiliated Design • Livingston, MT • 2005 2007
Involved in entire design process from concept to completion for various projects including
brochures, catalogs, business systems, packaging, logos and web sites. Worked closely with clients in multiple industries, such
as health care, real estate and technology, to achieve design goals and complete projects in a timely manner. Worked with
account manager to determine project cost estimates and develop formal work contracts for clients. Maintained and updated
company web site.
Graphic Designer
Allured Business Media • Carol Stream, IL • 2002 2005
Worked closely with editors, publishers, marketing director and advertising account executives in producing four trade magazines
for the salon/spa and perfume/flavor industries. Included design of features, columns and departments, as well as determining ad
placements and developing an ad/edit layout for each issue. Collaborated with marketing department to create B to B marketing
pieces to promote company products and divisions. Involved in book design and advertising design for outside clients, leading to
an increase in company revenue. Collaborated with publisher, editors and web development team in a re design of magazine web
site.
Freelance Graphic Designer
2001 Present
Work with clients and partner with design studios to provide effective and often budget sensitive design solutions. Evaluate the
scope of projects and prepare design estimates. Provide consultation on the best overall design solution for each client. Projects
have included logos, identity/stationery systems, brochures, newsletters, presentation folders, web sites and publication design.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design • 1996 2001
Western Michigan University • College of Fine Arts
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
InDesign, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Basic HTML, JavaScript, Adobe
Acrobat, Adobe Distiller, Microsoft Office on both PC and Mac platforms.
EXHIBITIONS, HONORS AND AWARDS
American In House Design Awards: 2007, 2008, 2009
Silver Communicator Award of Distinction: 2008
American Graphic Design Awards: 2006, 2007, 2008